Low Sodium Cooking on a Budget

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
West Oak Lane Library

Come learn some simple secrets for preparing delicious dishes from fruits and vegetables that are readily available in spring -- without all the extra sodium you’d typically find in packaged or restaurant foods. Learn about the connection between sodium intake and high blood pressure. This…

Adult Senior Health Programs Community Events Culinary Literacy Cooking & Nutrition

Watermelon: A Celebration of Summer with Ronna Welsh

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Cost: $30 single / $45 couple

Ronna Welsh has been a professional cook for over 20 years. She has worked as an executive chef, pastry chef, consulting chef, and recipe developer for Saveur, Whole Living Magazine, Bon Appetit Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, and many others. As the owner and founder…

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Singing Whitman: Songs from the Drinker Collection with Craft Works Music

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:00 P.M.
The Rosenbach

Working in conjunction with the Free Library of Philadelphia’s archives, Craft Works Music, in partnership with the Rosenbach Museum, presents a program of choral works drawn from the Drinker Collection set to and inspired by the poetry of American Transcendentalist Walt Whitman. This…

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Yoga for adults!

Thu, May 30, 2019 6:30 P.M.
Thomas F. Donatucci, Sr. Library

Wipe away the stress of the week and get your body and mind ready for a relaxing weekend. Decompress, unwind, and relax and start your weekend off the right way. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. except the second Thursday of every month. Please bring a mat.     

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Rick Atkinson | The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775–1777

Thu, May 30, 2019 7:30 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Cost: FREE

Rick Atkinson won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for  An Army at Dawn , the first volume in his Liberation trilogy, a “densely researched but supremely readable” ( New York Times Book Review ) history of the Allied victory in World War II. His other bestselling books include  The…

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Through this Lens: African American Photographers

Now through Fri, May 31, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Art Department at Parkway Central Library

This exhibition of books and other materials from the collections of the Art Department offers a look at the camera work of African American artists from the earliest days of photography to today. In addition to photographers like Augustus Washington, Gordon Parks and Lorna Simpson, this…

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Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! Please email Liz at heidemane@freelibrary.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City…

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Sleeping Mat Project

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Andorra Library

Did you know that recycled plastic bags can be turned into colorful woven mats for homeless individuals in our community? Join us to make a difference.  All ages are welcome to help - from 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.. This program is a partnership with Integrate for Good.

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Play Circle

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:00 A.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Every Friday, join us for play time to connect with other families. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to imagine, build, create, and play! Drop-in anytime between 10 and 12. Blocks and other toys will be provided. Groups and daycares, please call the Children’s Librarian…

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Open Computer Lab

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:00 A.M.
Northeast Regional Library

Work on a special project and get one-on-one assistance. Lab is open for 2 hours. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. Register in the lab, by signing the clipboard.

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Infant and Toddler Playgroup

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Chestnut Hill Library

Infants and toddlers along with their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to join us at the library for some fun activities.  Play, talk, read and listen to music as the kids explore and interact with one another

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Storytime with Arts and Crafts

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

Join us for stories followed by a craft project.

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Music & Dance for All Ages

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Roxborough Library

Miss Jeannette's School of Dance will be here to engage us with music and dancing for all ages.  

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Big Kids Storytime and Playgroup

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, music, movement, and lots of fun for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are welcome. 11:00 a.m. Creative play for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome! Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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French Conversation Group

Fri, May 31, 2019 10:30 A.M.
Lovett Memorial Library

Join a small group of non-native French speakers for conversation.  Native speakers are also welcome. Meets most Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

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Baby Rhyming Time

Fri, May 31, 2019 11:00 A.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Enjoy storytime with songs, tickles and bounces, followed by open play time for babies and time to talk with other adults! Please email Liz at heidemane@freelibrary.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you! These programs are supported by a grant from the Philadelphia City…

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Celebrate Juneteenth with A Taste of African Heritage

Fri, May 31, 2019 2:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Our six-week cooking program, A Taste of African Heritage, celebrates the healthy food traditions of the African diaspora. The program introduces participants to the rich cultural history of African heritage foods while providing them the tools they need to adopt this traditional way of eating…

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Computer Basics Workshop

Fri, May 31, 2019 2:30 P.M.
Northeast Regional Library

A hands-on, introductory class designed for individuals with no previous computer skills. This class is offered on a first come, first served basis. We encourage attendees to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the class to get a registration ticket at the reference desk, in the Magazines…

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Computer Basics: Resume Creation

Fri, May 31, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Create, format, and save an effective resume and cover letter.   Prerequisite:  Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse

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#slayinspirecreate jr.

Fri, May 31, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Charles Santore Library

Learn about different artists and experiment with their style of artwork for yourself. Miss Becca will show different work by an artist and allow children to use different media to make art of their own.  All ages welcome.

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